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Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:21:59 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4Audio dramas from the days of classic radio. Daily serials and movies brought to the ear. Keith Heltsleynokeith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)Audio dramas from the days of classic radio. Daily serials and movies brought to the ear. Drama – Retro Radio Podcasthttp://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.pnghttp://retro-otr.com/channel/drama/
keith@retro-otr.comThe Retro Radio Podcast is a daily family-friendly podcast where old-time radio fan, Keith Heltsley shares classic radio dramas with his own insights and input.
TV-GIllinoisDailyBe a contributor using Patreon.com43527961family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindKids & Familykeith@retro-otr.comfamily,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindStudio One – The 39 Steps. 480323 (retro618)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/jWJRwRinmP0/
http://retro-otr.com/2018/02/studio-one-the-39-steps-480323-retro618/#respondMon, 12 Feb 2018 19:36:18 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=35352Featuring Glen Ford. Based on the 1935 thriller by Alfred Hitchcock. An American tourist enjoys a show in a theater. The man with the amazing memory has his act interrupted with gunshots. Fleeing the seen with a woman, she shares that she is a spy, and passes off information code named, the 39 Steps. When she is stabbed, he flees, and a series of evasion, capture, and escape begins. Along the way, a mastermind spy is encountered. The professor is a man identified by the missing tip of his little finger. Can he be trusted? Once again fleeing for his life, our hero is entangled<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2018/02/studio-one-the-39-steps-480323-retro618/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/jWJRwRinmP0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2018/02/studio-one-the-39-steps-480323-retro618/feed/0Featuring Glen Ford. Based on the 1935 thriller by Alfred Hitchcock. An American tourist enjoys a show in a theater. The man with the amazing memory has his act interrupted with gunshots. Fleeing the seen with a woman, she shares that she is a spy,
Based on the 1935 thriller by Alfred Hitchcock. An American tourist enjoys a show in a theater. The man with the amazing memory has his act interrupted with gunshots. Fleeing the seen with a woman, she shares that she is a spy, and passes off information code named, the 39 Steps. When she is stabbed, he flees, and a series of evasion, capture, and escape begins.
Along the way, a mastermind spy is encountered. The professor is a man identified by the missing tip of his little finger. Can he be trusted? Once again fleeing for his life, our hero is entangled with a woman on a train, evades the police, is wanted for murder, and may soon find himself falling back into the clutches of the professor.
Will he escape with his life? Will he face capture and trial by the law? Will the secrets in the 39 steps be kept safe? Thrills never cease as one set back after another need to be overcome.
Bonus Tracks

* Keith keeps it brief, since the feature is a long one. He compares the fugitive aspect with the 1960’s TV show. No direct connection.
* Harry Roy (1935) O You Sweet Thing

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean1:06:3535352family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2018/02/studio-one-the-39-steps-480323-retro618/Campbell Playhouse – Charles Dickens, the Christmas Carol. Undated (RV46, retro611)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/KsJ17RUWGrA/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/campbell-playhouse-charles-dickens-the-christmas-carol-undated-rv46-retro611/#respondThu, 28 Dec 2017 18:02:37 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=35041A classic tale that everybody is probably familiar with. Done in many styles, ttold, and re-told through the decades. This episode from an undated time was probably from the 1940&#8217;s. Scrooge proves to be an old, miserly skinflint. Warned by the ghost of his deceased, former partner of visits through the night, Scrooge goes on a personal journey of transformation. He is reminded of his past, and what he lost in pursuit of his career. He is shown the happiness of those in his present, happy though they don&#8217;t conform to his idea of wealth and success. Finally, he is shown his future. Will the<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/campbell-playhouse-charles-dickens-the-christmas-carol-undated-rv46-retro611/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/KsJ17RUWGrA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/campbell-playhouse-charles-dickens-the-christmas-carol-undated-rv46-retro611/feed/0A classic tale that everybody is probably familiar with. Done in many styles, ttold, and re-told through the decades. This episode from an undated time was probably from the 1940’s. Scrooge proves to be an old, miserly skinflint.
Scrooge proves to be an old, miserly skinflint. Warned by the ghost of his deceased, former partner of visits through the night, Scrooge goes on a personal journey of transformation.
He is reminded of his past, and what he lost in pursuit of his career. He is shown the happiness of those in his present, happy though they don’t conform to his idea of wealth and success.
Finally, he is shown his future. Will the warning serve to truly change Scrooge for the better? Second chances at change are always at hand in the present for all who decide a better direction is needed.
Bonus Tracks

* The old Retrobots give our old site and email. Visit at your own risk, but emails will not be monitored.
* Ethyl Merman – Silver Bells
* A Dramatized fragment of Handel’s Messiah.
* Voices_of_Christmas_Past_1898_to_1922 22_Noel_64kb
* Keith introduces the show, commenting on the old presentations, but turning on alittle reflection of the year, and reminds listeners of the various channels on the site.

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean1:19:1035041family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/12/campbell-playhouse-charles-dickens-the-christmas-carol-undated-rv46-retro611/Quiet Please – Berlin 1945. 481226.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/_uzNychj7MY/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/quiet-please-berlin-1945-481226/#respondTue, 19 Dec 2017 13:21:59 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=5616A group of soldiers are around a table talking about Christmas. Being away from home for the holiday, they compare notes on how their holiday would be spent bac home, and reveal a little of how they have actually been spending their holiday so far. They drink toasts to the recently past tragedies and lost friends in the war. As they enjoy a meal together, they talk about their last Christmas in the States. Photos are pulled out, and remembrances of loved ones back home are discussed. The brags and idle threats are put on hold when a new soldier enters with a new man<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/quiet-please-berlin-1945-481226/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/_uzNychj7MY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/quiet-please-berlin-1945-481226/feed/0A group of soldiers are around a table talking about Christmas. Being away from home for the holiday, they compare notes on how their holiday would be spent bac home, and reveal a little of how they have actually been spending their holiday so far.
They drink toasts to the recently past tragedies and lost friends in the war. As they enjoy a meal together, they talk about their last Christmas in the States. Photos are pulled out, and remembrances of loved ones back home are discussed.
The brags and idle threats are put on hold when a new soldier enters with a new man to join the Christmas festivity. Generosity is lavished on the new man. Who is this new guy? He seems familiar to the guys.
In this episodewe don’t find out since the audio abruptly cuts out. If I can find a complete audio file, I’ll have to repost this one. Oops. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean20:535616family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/12/quiet-please-berlin-1945-481226/Family Theater – The Littlest Angelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/TmdPl3dsrgU/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/family-theater-the-littlest-angel/#respondSat, 09 Dec 2017 15:05:17 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=18708Narrated by Loretta Young. The littlest angel is a 4 year old boy who found himself in eternity, but he has trouble fitting in. Though he tries to participate, he can&#8217;t sing well, and his natural boyish behavior causes turmoil among the peaceful angel hostsMaking heaven anything but heavenly. . His halo was always on crooked, and slipping down. He even had trouble flying. What&#8217;s a bored little angel to do? All the earthly things he used to love are missing in paradise. Then a special event was to take place, Jesus is to be born on earth. All the angels prepared gifts, but what<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/family-theater-the-littlest-angel/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/TmdPl3dsrgU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/12/family-theater-the-littlest-angel/feed/0Narrated by Loretta Young. The littlest angel is a 4 year old boy who found himself in eternity, but he has trouble fitting in. Though he tries to participate, he can’t sing well, and his natural boyish behavior causes turmoil among the peaceful angel ...
. His halo was always on crooked, and slipping down. He even had trouble flying. What’s a bored little angel to do? All the earthly things he used to love are missing in paradise.
Then a special event was to take place, Jesus is to be born on earth. All the angels prepared gifts, but what can a little angel give? Compared to all the shining gifts, the little angel is ashamed of his lowly gift. But it caught the attention of God. Will it be just the right thing to give? Can God use this humble gift and use it for a glorious purpose?
The angel choirs break into a series of traditional Christmas carols and hymns. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:0118708family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/12/family-theater-the-littlest-angel/Lux Radio Theater – Wizard of Oz. 501225 (retro606)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/b2n-F3pYh_M/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-wizard-of-oz-501225-retro606/#respondThu, 30 Nov 2017 19:26:27 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34766Do I really need to write show notes on this one? Maybe I should just let listeners of the podcast, and readers of the blog fill in the comments with favorite Wizard of Oz moments. Typically, Lux Radio Theater tried to use the original cast, to enact a script based on their hit film. When the cast wasn&#8217;t available, stock actors filled in. In today&#8217;s feature, Judy Garland is the only one to receive credit, but the Cowardly Lion is veteran actor, Ed Macks. Songs from the film sprinkle the action, as Dorothy Gale is whisked out of Kansas, and into a fantasy world full<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-wizard-of-oz-501225-retro606/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/b2n-F3pYh_M" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-wizard-of-oz-501225-retro606/feed/0Do I really need to write show notes on this one? Maybe I should just let listeners of the podcast, and readers of the blog fill in the comments with favorite Wizard of Oz moments. Typically, Lux Radio Theater tried to use the original cast,
Typically, Lux Radio Theater tried to use the original cast, to enact a script based on their hit film. When the cast wasn’t available, stock actors filled in. In today’s feature, Judy Garland is the only one to receive credit, but the Cowardly Lion is veteran actor, Ed Macks. Songs from the film sprinkle the action, as Dorothy Gale is whisked out of Kansas, and into a fantasy world full of Munchkins, Wicked Witches, and a journey to Oz, with her new found friends, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion.
Bonus Track

* Keith clarifies a slight dispute raised by a Twitter follower about when Lux Radio Theater first aired… the listener wins! But the only time the Wizard of Oz was ever performed was the one we feature today.
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* Spike Jones, and the City Slickers 1950 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

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http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/norman-corwin-cbs-the-plot-to-overthrow-christmas-421224/#respondWed, 29 Nov 2017 08:28:49 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34717In poetic form, this story begins with Nero, who is being summoned for an unholy council. A plot is being formed to overthrow the most favored of holidays. The meeting is called to order, as the workers of hell make plans to win over humanity by getting rid of Christmas. Ivan the terrible, speaks his mind, but will Nazis, or Japs be enough to tear apart the holiday? How can the council bring about more to sin? Caligula proposes the end of candies, treats, and gift wrapped boxes. Maybe the end of carols and songs will work? Will politicians be able to vote it right<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/norman-corwin-cbs-the-plot-to-overthrow-christmas-421224/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/IKnhWRasH6w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/norman-corwin-cbs-the-plot-to-overthrow-christmas-421224/feed/0In poetic form, this story begins with Nero, who is being summoned for an unholy council. A plot is being formed to overthrow the most favored of holidays. The meeting is called to order, as the workers of hell make plans to win over humanity by gettin...
The meeting is called to order, as the workers of hell make plans to win over humanity by getting rid of Christmas. Ivan the terrible, speaks his mind, but will Nazis, or Japs be enough to tear apart the holiday? How can the council bring about more to sin? Caligula proposes the end of candies, treats, and gift wrapped boxes. Maybe the end of carols and songs will work?
Will politicians be able to vote it right out of the nation? It may take rubbing out the symbol of Christmas, and getting rid of Santa Claus. Votes,, and drawing lots decide which one will get to take down the jolly old elf. Nero gets to do the deed , and prepare for the showdown.
Arriving at the North Pole, Nero meets Santa, but the element of surprise is lost. Will Santa, and his powers of peace and goodwill overpower Neros evil intent? Has Nero and his crowd underestimated the power of Christmas, and the message it brings? Cheer, and human bonding, the joy of giving, and all the traditions could send Nero on his way. Or might it be able to change his mind? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean35:5734717family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/11/norman-corwin-cbs-the-plot-to-overthrow-christmas-421224/Columbia Workshop (CBS) Who Wants To Be Born These Days. 411228http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/ozpzEqqmTjU/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/columbia-workshop-cbs-who-wants-to-be-born-these-days-411228/#respondTue, 21 Nov 2017 07:23:47 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34626From the perspective of new born babies, a nursery of the squalling tiny tots tell about the hole in the sky that is to bring them here. What has the babies bothered, and refusing to be born? The disturbing sights make the kiddies want to go on strike as, being unfair to unborn babies. Will anyone break the baby picket line? St Pete is in distress, but even when a baby is willing to be born, will it do any good if there aren&#8217;t any parents who want him? Should they just wait it out for a hundred years, and start the world fresh again?<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/columbia-workshop-cbs-who-wants-to-be-born-these-days-411228/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/ozpzEqqmTjU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/columbia-workshop-cbs-who-wants-to-be-born-these-days-411228/feed/0From the perspective of new born babies, a nursery of the squalling tiny tots tell about the hole in the sky that is to bring them here. What has the babies bothered, and refusing to be born? The disturbing sights make the kiddies want to go on strike ...
Will anyone break the baby picket line? St Pete is in distress, but even when a baby is willing to be born, will it do any good if there aren’t any parents who want him? Should they just wait it out for a hundred years, and start the world fresh again? If they do, who will they be born to? Everybody will be too old to have new babies.
Terms are presented, and an agreement made. Who gets to go first? Hey, who knew that babies parachute in? How will the world take it when the first baby born in weeks pulls himself up to stand, and give a speech on behalf of all the other unborn babies? Attention from the White House, the press, an appearance on Quiz Kids, and even the object of a hit song, all give the spokes baby center stage to the world.
Freedom, is what all babies want, and until it happens the babies will continue to stop being born. Can anyone promise such a thing? Congress passes the bill, and paratrooping babes fill the skies.
PS: With all due respect to Green Berets everywhere, and song writers SSgt Barry Sadler, and Robin Moore (c)1966

Striking babies from the sky,

Fearless babies who jump and cry.

Babes who mean just what they say,

The babes who fill their diaper today.
Peace and freedom within their chest,

these are babies, America’s best,

hundreds of babies will jump today,

in hopes that war will go away.
Back at home a young mom waits,

her little baby won’t be late.

he brings hope for those oppressed,

praying that the world will be blessed.
Peace and freedom within their chest,

these are babies, America’s best,

hundreds of babies will jump today,

in hopes that war will go away.

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:5234626family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/11/columbia-workshop-cbs-who-wants-to-be-born-these-days-411228/Lady Esther Presents Orson Welles (CBS) The Happy Prince. 411222http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/usQE85Bh4dU/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lady-esther-presents-orson-welles-cbs-the-happy-prince-411222/#respondMon, 13 Nov 2017 07:27:05 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34571Reading from Luke chapter 2, Orson Wells presents the story of the nativity. Carolers sing as Orson shares traditional features of the holiday. Mistletoe, kisses, holly, Christmas trees, Santa, chimneys, stockings, and worm greetings of good will. The happy prince was a statue clothed in gold leaf, and beloved by all. Why is he weeping then? A little swallow delays in migrating to take a gem stone to a poor seamstress to help her sickly boy. Other missions are requested of the little swallow, and the prince sends another gem stone. A playwright in need, a girl who sells matches, but will the bird leave<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lady-esther-presents-orson-welles-cbs-the-happy-prince-411222/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/usQE85Bh4dU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lady-esther-presents-orson-welles-cbs-the-happy-prince-411222/feed/0Reading from Luke chapter 2, Orson Wells presents the story of the nativity. Carolers sing as Orson shares traditional features of the holiday. Mistletoe, kisses, holly, Christmas trees, Santa, chimneys, stockings, and worm greetings of good will.
The happy prince was a statue clothed in gold leaf, and beloved by all. Why is he weeping then? A little swallow delays in migrating to take a gem stone to a poor seamstress to help her sickly boy. Other missions are requested of the little swallow, and the prince sends another gem stone. A playwright in need, a girl who sells matches, but will the bird leave the statue of the prince?
The rich make merry, the beggars go hungry, and as the statue of the prince gives himself over to help the poor, the bird has stayed too long to make his migration. What will be the reward for the sacrifice of the prince, and the bird?
To close, Orson gives credit to his cast and crew of the Mercury theater, and they return their holiday greetings. His final sentiment is in a reading of a short poem by GK Chesterton. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean27:1634571family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lady-esther-presents-orson-welles-cbs-the-happy-prince-411222/Cavalcade of America (NBC) O Henry. 410721http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/Bbo_0uP7cLc/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/cavalcade-of-america-nbc-o-henry-410721/#respondSat, 04 Nov 2017 06:25:44 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34558Shortly after the turn of the century, Casey has the most important job in the newsroom, to go get the latest story from O Henry. If he doesn&#8217;t have one&#8230; to see that he has one. Elsewhere, O Henry casually strums a guitar, and tells what his inspiration for his short stories is&#8230; people&#8230; being honest with the people he writes about. Will he have a story ready for Casey? Instead, the case of writers block is met with a meal, and drinks. A bracelet, a lonely girl, and the weight of the world get the attention of the writer. Yet another distraction? Or will<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/cavalcade-of-america-nbc-o-henry-410721/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/Bbo_0uP7cLc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/cavalcade-of-america-nbc-o-henry-410721/feed/0Shortly after the turn of the century, Casey has the most important job in the newsroom, to go get the latest story from O Henry. If he doesn’t have one… to see that he has one. Elsewhere, O Henry casually strums a guitar,
Instead, the case of writers block is met with a meal, and drinks. A bracelet, a lonely girl, and the weight of the world get the attention of the writer. Yet another distraction? Or will he shine a ray of hope in Sally’s world? A city of lost children, wandering in their wilderness of pain, seems too big a place for O Henry to find Sally. An elephant charm sends him on the race to find her.
Determined to climb every flight of stairs, and knock on every door, our little team of heroes set out. The search for Sally Blake spans into the wee hours of the morning. Will their worries for her be merited? As day breaks, and the wild night ends, Casey’s job is saved as the typewriter hammers out the story of a life saved by poverty. A suicide prevented over an unpaid gas bill. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:4134558family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/11/cavalcade-of-america-nbc-o-henry-410721/Lux Radio Theater Miracle On 34th Street. 481220 (RV43, retro602)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/ChtHN7Z8z_c/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-miracle-on-34th-street-481220-rv43-retro602/#respondFri, 03 Nov 2017 19:21:39 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34582Features Maureen Ohara in a Christmas classic for the whole family that tries to prove there is a Santa Claus. The annual Macie’s parade is in full swing with the most realistic looking Santa ever. The skeptical mom and daughter get ready for their Thanksgiving Day feast, and enjoy the praise from the department store executives where mom works. Meanwhile, Santa offers help for parents to find the toys they want, even if it means sending them to other rival stores. Susan, the daughter gets to visit with Santa, something that makes mom upset. To prove her point she tries to make the Santa come<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-miracle-on-34th-street-481220-rv43-retro602/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/ChtHN7Z8z_c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-miracle-on-34th-street-481220-rv43-retro602/feed/0Features Maureen Ohara in a Christmas classic for the whole family that tries to prove there is a Santa Claus. The annual Macie’s parade is in full swing with the most realistic looking Santa ever. The skeptical mom and daughter get ready for their Tha...
The annual Macie’s parade is in full swing with the most realistic looking Santa ever. The skeptical mom and daughter get ready for their Thanksgiving Day feast, and enjoy the praise from the department store executives where mom works. Meanwhile, Santa offers help for parents to find the toys they want, even if it means sending them to other rival stores. Susan, the daughter gets to visit with Santa, something that makes mom upset. To prove her point she tries to make the Santa come clean, and tell Suzy that he isn’t really Santa. Troubles compound when a new man tries to move in on mom’s affections, and she has some explaining to do about her Santa sending customers away.
Mom is still concerned that Santa is really a senile old man, and wants to have him tested. It’s just to protect the store from liabilities… you know… should he do something dangerous. While mom worries, Santa is charming with everybody he meets. When Santa has a moment of confrontation with a store head, he ends up in a mental ward.
Fred, the new man in mom’s life, is a lawyer and figures the best thing is to enjoy the publicity, not hide from it. As a publicity stunt, he puts Santa on trial to have him both legally declared sane, and Santa. It’s all to bring justice to the nice old man who is locked up, while nasty store execs are allowed to roam free.
Don’t miss the big climax when the courtroom drama puts Santa, and skeptical ideas on trial. Will personal and public opinion rule the day, or will the law find that Santa is insane? I won’t spoil the fun ending, so give it a listen. Let’s just say that mom and daughter have some of their hopes restored by the time the show is done.
Bonus Tracks

* Keith makes the usual corrections the old fashioned Retrobots give, and a quick summary of this classic, holiday favorite. We get a mystery caller to remind listeners to consider donating too the podcast in an easy, and affordable way. The original installment from the vault includes a Christmas carol, as well as one we added. Enjoy. .
* It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.
* Al Jolson 1948 White Christmas.

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean1:13:3934582family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/11/lux-radio-theater-miracle-on-34th-street-481220-rv43-retro602/Greatest Story Ever Told – Sufficient Unto the Day. ep243, 530222http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/NOATCC7QViU/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-sufficient-unto-the-day-ep243-530222/#respondSun, 22 Oct 2017 08:40:05 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34154Audio is good. In a modest farmhouse in Galillee, we find Raphael. Always concerned about being prepared, is he expecting too much from his daughter? Are his worries for her unfounded? Will he consent for Marra to get married to Jonathan? His fears and worries drive Raphael to want to take his family to the hills to avoid the rumor of distant plague. Will the teaching of the Master help? Though normally the obedient daughter, Marra finds it difficult to pick up and leave. Ruth isn&#8217;t getting any younger, and finds it hard to leave, but they dutifully go. Will life in a cave be<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-sufficient-unto-the-day-ep243-530222/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/NOATCC7QViU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-sufficient-unto-the-day-ep243-530222/feed/0Audio is good. In a modest farmhouse in Galillee, we find Raphael. Always concerned about being prepared, is he expecting too much from his daughter? Are his worries for her unfounded? Will he consent for Marra to get married to Jonathan?
In a modest farmhouse in Galillee, we find Raphael. Always concerned about being prepared, is he expecting too much from his daughter? Are his worries for her unfounded? Will he consent for Marra to get married to Jonathan? His fears and worries drive Raphael to want to take his family to the hills to avoid the rumor of distant plague. Will the teaching of the Master help?
Though normally the obedient daughter, Marra finds it difficult to pick up and leave. Ruth isn’t getting any younger, and finds it hard to leave, but they dutifully go. Will life in a cave be as fulfilling and safe as Raphael makes it out to be? Storms, wild animals, and more dangers prove to be more than any imagined worries and fears. Is this any better than facing worries of the plague?
Returning home, to a place overgrown with weeds, no food stored up, and added work to do to return the farm and home to the way it was before, Raphael has a hard time convincing Marra it was worth it. Realizing his losses of a good harvest, and the fact there was no plague, Raphael is ready to listen as Jonathan repeats the Master’s teaching on not living in fear of tomorrow. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:2534154family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-sufficient-unto-the-day-ep243-530222/Greatest Story Ever Told – Go with Him Twain. ep237, 530111http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/fFmr1EMEgnU/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-go-with-him-twain-ep237-530111/#respondSun, 15 Oct 2017 08:48:27 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34150Audio is Good, a little loud, and voices a little clipped A poor family finds happiness in the teachings of the Master. When an overbearing grandfather arrives to criticize their humble estate, the lessons to respond in love are put to the test. Is it a lack of love that the young family can&#8217;t provide better for their son? Giving in to the grandfather, mother sacrifices and allows her son to live with the stern old man. Will young Abner learn from traveling with his grandfather? Will Abner have his own lessons to teach about excesses, and giving to help the poor? The acts that<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-go-with-him-twain-ep237-530111/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/fFmr1EMEgnU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-go-with-him-twain-ep237-530111/feed/0Audio is Good, a little loud, and voices a little clipped A poor family finds happiness in the teachings of the Master. When an overbearing grandfather arrives to criticize their humble estate, the lessons to respond in love are put to the test.
A poor family finds happiness in the teachings of the Master. When an overbearing grandfather arrives to criticize their humble estate, the lessons to respond in love are put to the test. Is it a lack of love that the young family can’t provide better for their son? Giving in to the grandfather, mother sacrifices and allows her son to live with the stern old man.
Will young Abner learn from traveling with his grandfather? Will Abner have his own lessons to teach about excesses, and giving to help the poor? The acts that the grandfather saw as generous, soon turn against him. People think he has abducted the boy. Can he prove they are related to keep from having charges brought against him?
Certain the boy will do what it takes to be returned to his mother, the grandfather fears having him testify. Abner proves the Master’s teaching to return a kindness, even if means he’ll still have to go home with his grandfather. Grandfather learns there more ways to be successful than what it takes to live a comfortable life, outside poverty. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:1034150family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-go-with-him-twain-ep237-530111/Lux Radio Theater – Goodbye Mr Chips. 391100 (RV40, retro594)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/xBtY3twx4V8/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/lux-radio-theater-goodbye-mr-chips-391100-rv40-retro594/#respondWed, 11 Oct 2017 19:06:40 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34381In this visit to the Retro Radio vault, the old retrobots give old contact information and our old web site address. Features: Lawrence Olivier, and Edna Best Mr Chips is an old, beloved teacher at Brookfield school. In flashback, he relives his long career, beginning with his first year at the school as a young teacher. He dreams about becoming headmaster some day, but for now finds contentment in dealing with the students on a daily basis. A love blooms, and even a marriage, despite the mediocre standing of Mr Chips, and his ability to support his bride as ewell as he would like. A<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/lux-radio-theater-goodbye-mr-chips-391100-rv40-retro594/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/xBtY3twx4V8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/lux-radio-theater-goodbye-mr-chips-391100-rv40-retro594/feed/0In this visit to the Retro Radio vault, the old retrobots give old contact information and our old web site address. Features: Lawrence Olivier, and Edna Best Mr Chips is an old, beloved teacher at Brookfield school. In flashback,
Features: Lawrence Olivier, and Edna Best
Mr Chips is an old, beloved teacher at Brookfield school. In flashback, he relives his long career, beginning with his first year at the school as a young teacher. He dreams about becoming headmaster some day, but for now finds contentment in dealing with the students on a daily basis. A love blooms, and even a marriage, despite the mediocre standing of Mr Chips, and his ability to support his bride as ewell as he would like.
A kind and understanding teacher, Mr Chips wasn’t known for being a disciplinarian. Will any of that change his attitude when the birth of his first child is on the way? When tragedy strikes during childbirth, Mr Chips pours himself into his work to cope with his loss. Years pass, decades pass, and Mr Chips finds himself to be a relic, who is behind the times, and annoys the headmaster when refusing to update his ways.
News of his being forced to resign is met by an outcry of the boys of Brookfield. Sharing memories with his young students, word of a war comes. With the drain on young men to battle, will Mr Chips finally be awarded the position of headmaster? With the war over, and finally retired, Mr Chips doesn’t get out much, but makes himself available for his boys, should any stop by.
Bonus Tracks

* Keith adds to the old Retrobot introduction by commenting on the story in this episode of Lux Radio Theater. The show is a long one, so we get started without delay.
* Benny Goodman 1939 Thanks for Everything.

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean59:5734381family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/10/lux-radio-theater-goodbye-mr-chips-391100-rv40-retro594/Greatest Story Ever Told – He That Loseth His Life. ep224, 521012http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/gs1ckxzdwMk/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-loseth-his-life-ep224-521012/#respondSun, 08 Oct 2017 07:40:32 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=34144Audio is good. Though he is known as a trendsetter, Amos is feeling empty, despite successes, and feasting. At this feast, Amos is making his son Jonathan a partner in the family business, but Jonathan shares a family secret that causes an awkward situation. As if to offset the perceived ingratitude, Amos meets a young bigger who cares for an older bigger as though they were related. Amos is compelled to learn more. Why is there such a level of devotion? Why is the Master so important in the dedication to each of the lowly men? Will Amos and his son join with a journey<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-loseth-his-life-ep224-521012/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/gs1ckxzdwMk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-loseth-his-life-ep224-521012/feed/0Audio is good. Though he is known as a trendsetter, Amos is feeling empty, despite successes, and feasting. At this feast, Amos is making his son Jonathan a partner in the family business, but Jonathan shares a family secret that causes an awkward situ...
Though he is known as a trendsetter, Amos is feeling empty, despite successes, and feasting. At this feast, Amos is making his son Jonathan a partner in the family business, but Jonathan shares a family secret that causes an awkward situation. As if to offset the perceived ingratitude, Amos meets a young bigger who cares for an older bigger as though they were related. Amos is compelled to learn more.
Why is there such a level of devotion? Why is the Master so important in the dedication to each of the lowly men? Will Amos and his son join with a journey to see the famed teacher? Amos expects something more than the humble appearance of the Master, and his teachings. Will the puzzling messages mean anything to Amos?
Lessons in pride and humility are soon made known, and the wealthy Amos learns how much he has taken for granted. When the most lowly of all society, a leper, needs healing, Amos travels with him to see if the Master will heal him. Helping others, who can’t return the favor is a reward beyond any Amos has experienced. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:1334144family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/10/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-loseth-his-life-ep224-521012/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Widow’s Mite. ep185, 510520http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/jlrlIAJqx1U/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-the-widows-mite-ep185-510520/#respondSun, 10 Sep 2017 15:42:31 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33994Audio is good, but has spots where the level jumps from low to high. The newly widowed Abigail is the talk of the town, or at least the gossip in town, as people wonder how she&#8217;ll get by without her husband. Will she be a burden on society? Will the proud woman accept charity, or will she find herself working as a servant? A benefactor may have a job for her to care for his son, as long as it&#8217;s a good match between Abigail and the boy. Why has Jonathan had several nannies who didn&#8217;t work out? Now conflicts in personality between Abigail and<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-the-widows-mite-ep185-510520/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/jlrlIAJqx1U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-the-widows-mite-ep185-510520/feed/0Audio is good, but has spots where the level jumps from low to high. The newly widowed Abigail is the talk of the town, or at least the gossip in town, as people wonder how she’ll get by without her husband. Will she be a burden on society?
The newly widowed Abigail is the talk of the town, or at least the gossip in town, as people wonder how she’ll get by without her husband. Will she be a burden on society? Will the proud woman accept charity, or will she find herself working as a servant?
A benefactor may have a job for her to care for his son, as long as it’s a good match between Abigail and the boy. Why has Jonathan had several nannies who didn’t work out? Now conflicts in personality between Abigail and her benefactor need to be worked out.
Armed with the meek and gentle teachings of the Master, Abigail has her way of softening the tough character of Zechariah. Will he realize a man can be both brave and humble at the same time? Will he also soften up to the Master’s teaching? While giving to the poor box, a lesson is driven home. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:1633994family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-the-widows-mite-ep185-510520/Greatest Story Ever Told – A Cup of Cold Water. ep148, 500430http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/gE_-cwlsGbU/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-a-cup-of-cold-water-ep148-500430/#respondMon, 04 Sep 2017 15:41:57 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33988Audio is excellent. As the sun sets over the little town, a dusty traveller arrives, seeking just a little cool water to drink. . There isn&#8217;t much, and citizens are in unrest due to bandits, but the meager meal is shared. Roman soldiers enter. Will there be trouble with the stranger, or any followers of the Master? Though the young couple are timid, they&#8217;re eager to hear of a teaching from the Master. What kind of courage can the meek man muster in the face of the Roman might? The stranger is the disciple, John, and he teaches them to pray for enemies, despite threat<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-a-cup-of-cold-water-ep148-500430/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/gE_-cwlsGbU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-a-cup-of-cold-water-ep148-500430/feed/0Audio is excellent. As the sun sets over the little town, a dusty traveller arrives, seeking just a little cool water to drink. . There isn’t much, and citizens are in unrest due to bandits, but the meager meal is shared. Roman soldiers enter.
As the sun sets over the little town, a dusty traveller arrives, seeking just a little cool water to drink. . There isn’t much, and citizens are in unrest due to bandits, but the meager meal is shared. Roman soldiers enter. Will there be trouble with the stranger, or any followers of the Master?
Though the young couple are timid, they’re eager to hear of a teaching from the Master. What kind of courage can the meek man muster in the face of the Roman might? The stranger is the disciple, John, and he teaches them to pray for enemies, despite threat of persecution.
In the morning, word comes the bandits have been rounded up. This is good, right? Will there be bloodshed? Women and children have been rounded up as well, but is it right to treat them badly? Overcoming the peer pressure of his townsfolk, and the strong-arm of the Roman’s Simon does the right thing and discovers his own kind of bravery and courage. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean27:2633988family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/09/greatest-story-ever-told-a-cup-of-cold-water-ep148-500430/Greatest Story Ever Told – Thou Shalt Be Recompensed. ep69, 480516http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/el5peqVpzEM/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-thou-shalt-be-recompensed-ep69-480516/#respondSun, 27 Aug 2017 13:26:07 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32314In the small town of Kadeesh, Simon plans a feast to impress the important men in town, and a traveling sage named Jethro. Aided by his wife, Rebecca all the stops are pulled in storing up favors for himself. Jethro arrives, and is humbled by the extravagances.
<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-thou-shalt-be-recompensed-ep69-480516/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/el5peqVpzEM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-thou-shalt-be-recompensed-ep69-480516/feed/0In the small town of Kadeesh, Simon plans a feast to impress the important men in town, and a traveling sage named Jethro. Aided by his wife, Rebecca all the stops are pulled in storing up favors for himself. Jethro arrives,
Will Simon get it when Jethro calls attention to Gods blessing? Will Jethro realize he’s being taking advantage of by his visit? Pretenses, stories, and food flow freely, but Jethro seems vacant and unimpressed. When Checking on Jethro, Simon learns the sage saw through all the false honor. He’s not offended,, but request Simon to heed the Masters words.
With a new mission, Simon invites people to the feast who can’t reciprocate. The blind, lame, and poor are invited. The hungry men enjoy the food like no others could. Talents of the poor are pleasantly discovered, and new friendships are made. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean27:2932314family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-thou-shalt-be-recompensed-ep69-480516/Greatest Story Ever Told – He That Is Faithful. ep141, 500312http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/FPdeR1yssh0/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-is-faithful-ep141-500312/#respondSun, 20 Aug 2017 09:43:57 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33868The city of Tiberias was one with prominent artistic craftsmen. Silas is approached by Nathaniel, a merchant. Why the interest in an heirloom that has also caught the attention of king Herod? Will the chalice remain safe in the care of Silas? Continuing to teach his son on the finer points of carpentry, the family is graced by the Master. The lesson at the Master&#8217;s feet, and the mid day meal will be a memorable one. Still, Silas is bothered by his thoughts. Then it gets worse when Silas injures his hand. He is suddenly on edge with his family. Will he be able to<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-is-faithful-ep141-500312/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/FPdeR1yssh0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-is-faithful-ep141-500312/feed/0The city of Tiberias was one with prominent artistic craftsmen. Silas is approached by Nathaniel, a merchant. Why the interest in an heirloom that has also caught the attention of king Herod? Will the chalice remain safe in the care of Silas?
Continuing to teach his son on the finer points of carpentry, the family is graced by the Master. The lesson at the Master’s feet, and the mid day meal will be a memorable one. Still, Silas is bothered by his thoughts.
Then it gets worse when Silas injures his hand.

He is suddenly on edge with his family. Will he be able to keep earning a living? Will he be tempted to sell that heirloom? Facing his fears and doubts, Silas is rewarded for his principles. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:1933868family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-he-that-is-faithful-ep141-500312/Escape – Snake Doctor. 490818.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/f9YgC5LpKbs/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/escape-snake-doctor-490818/#respondFri, 18 Aug 2017 14:28:48 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=12167A wily old hermit in the Ozarks, feared by the locals for his affinity with snakes, incurs the murderous enmity of a backwoods hunter who thinks his wife is having an affair with the &#8216;snake doctor&#8217;. &#8211;As found on Plotspot.com.<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/escape-snake-doctor-490818/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/f9YgC5LpKbs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/escape-snake-doctor-490818/feed/0A wily old hermit in the Ozarks, feared by the locals for his affinity with snakes, incurs the murderous enmity of a backwoods hunter who thinks his wife is having an affair with the ‘snake doctor’. –As found on Plotspot.com.Read More →
–As found on Plotspot.com.]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:2212167family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/08/escape-snake-doctor-490818/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Betrayal and the Crucifixion. ep144, 500402http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/j3347EO4L3k/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ep144-500402/#respondSun, 13 Aug 2017 09:46:48 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33838Preparing to celebrate the Passover, crowds throng in the streets. Joseph of Arimathea is amazed at the cheers of the people. Elsewhere, Caiaphas is far from pleased with the palm leaves, And shouts of Hosanna. He gets a lucky break when he&#8217;s approached by Judas. At the seder meal, the Master washes the feet of his disciples. Will they understand his humble teaching? As the meal continues, the disciples break bread together, and the ordinance of communion is given. How will the disciples react to the predicted betrayal? Later, in the garden, the Master prays that his Father&#8217;s will be done. The conflict at the<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ep144-500402/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/j3347EO4L3k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ep144-500402/feed/0Preparing to celebrate the Passover, crowds throng in the streets. Joseph of Arimathea is amazed at the cheers of the people. Elsewhere, Caiaphas is far from pleased with the palm leaves, And shouts of Hosanna.
At the seder meal, the Master washes the feet of his disciples. Will they understand his humble teaching? As the meal continues, the disciples break bread together, and the ordinance of communion is given. How will the disciples react to the predicted betrayal?
Later, in the garden, the Master prays that his Father’s will be done. The conflict at the sound of marching feet is put to rest. Though vowing otherwise, Peter finds himself betraying the Master as well. The travesty of justice leads to Pontias Pilate, and the final injustice is carried out.
Note: a concise, and condensed account of the Easter story from triumphant entry, to apparent defeat on the cross, as there ever was. I suppose it would be too much to tell the rest of the story, and portray the resurrection all in one sitting. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean27:4833838family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/08/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ep144-500402/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Parable of the Lost Coin. ep30, 470817http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/Pcf9MtyZOv4/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-parable-of-the-lost-coin-ep30-470817/#respondSun, 30 Jul 2017 12:20:27 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=31749Under cover of darkness, a couple youth raid the juicy grapes of a vineyard. What will David&#8217;s mother think of the prank when he is caught? An example needs to be made for ruining the grapes. Which will hurt David&#8217;s mother worse, being dragged out to stand before the judge, or running away to join a caravan? Mom finds out about the crime, and the disappearance only worries her all the more. Although not a lost coin, a lost son is more valuable. Traveling with her other son, Simeon, mom persists in chasing after David. On the road, David tries making a way for himself<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-parable-of-the-lost-coin-ep30-470817/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/Pcf9MtyZOv4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-parable-of-the-lost-coin-ep30-470817/feed/0Under cover of darkness, a couple youth raid the juicy grapes of a vineyard. What will David’s mother think of the prank when he is caught? An example needs to be made for ruining the grapes. Which will hurt David’s mother worse,
Although not a lost coin, a lost son is more valuable. Traveling with her other son, Simeon, mom persists in chasing after David. On the road, David tries making a way for himself with the caravan traders. Thinking his crimes are worse than they are, he falls prey to Wiley merchants who want to use him. Will he be finding himself sinking deeper into a life of crime?
Mom may not be as healthy as her sons, or the men in the caravan across the desert, but she is tenacious in her pursuit. Is there any hope in catching up to her errant son? Will he end up dead? Will he be too deep into crime to rescue? Mom won’t stop until she finds her lost son. Will there be a happy reunion? Will guilt and shame be exchanged for reconciliation?

PS: This also aired as ep140, 500305. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:3131749family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-parable-of-the-lost-coin-ep30-470817/Lux Radio Theater – Cardinal Richelieu. 390123.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/1zHbQ69J8MY/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/lux-radio-theater-cardinal-richelieu-390123/#respondSat, 29 Jul 2017 14:08:28 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=14229Features George Arliss, and Caesar Romero. France in the early years of the 17th century, and the reign of Louie 13th is the setting for the drama. Facing civil war, the king refuses a petition to listen to Cardinal Richelieu, a political figure that the king sees as his rival. Can war be prevented? Will the Cardinal's plan diffuse political tensions?
<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/lux-radio-theater-cardinal-richelieu-390123/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/1zHbQ69J8MY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/lux-radio-theater-cardinal-richelieu-390123/feed/0Features George Arliss, and Caesar Romero. France in the early years of the 17th century, and the reign of Louie 13th is the setting for the drama. Facing civil war, the king refuses a petition to listen to Cardinal Richelieu,
Where religion and politics collide, which will win out? Using an age old ploy, a marriage might be arranged to blend political powers for a united front for the people.
Get ready for a mix of romance, and power struggle. Will it result in a murder to gain the upperhand? Consult your history books to find out, or just listen in to the tangled drama. Will the nation be spared from war when the top powers collide? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean59:1714229family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/07/lux-radio-theater-cardinal-richelieu-390123/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Fruitless Fig Tree. ep19, 470601http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/VNHW7YvpIUA/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-fruitless-fig-tree-ep19-470601/#respondSun, 23 Jul 2017 12:20:37 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=31635Does being strong make a person right? What if a stronger man comes along to lay down the rules? Peter claims the better way us in following he master, and recounts the parable of a fig tree. A gardener is given the task of caring for the trees of a strict man. Moving into their first cottage together, the young gardener and his bride set up their home. Nothing will take them from their home&#8230; right? A fruitless tree is identified, but the gardener asks to give the tree another year with proper care Nathan finds his job at stake if the tree doesn&#8217;t bare<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-fruitless-fig-tree-ep19-470601/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/VNHW7YvpIUA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-fruitless-fig-tree-ep19-470601/feed/0Does being strong make a person right? What if a stronger man comes along to lay down the rules? Peter claims the better way us in following he master, and recounts the parable of a fig tree. A gardener is given the task of caring for the trees of a st...
A fruitless tree is identified, but the gardener asks to give the tree another year with proper care Nathan finds his job at stake if the tree doesn’t bare fruit. How can he break it to his wife about his prideful act? Ruth supports him in doing what’s right, and not basing a decision on what she, or others think.
Nathan works hard, with his frail wife along side. They bravely face the unknown, of whether the tree could actually be barren. Should they pin to find another job, and move elsewhere soon? The strict owner finds it amusing that such dedication to a tree is given. Where’s the fruit? So far there’s only leaves.
Harvest time has arrived, and samples of the finest produce are brought to the owner. When its Nathan’s turn, he presents a tray of fine figs, but what about his special tree? Nathan tells how it wasn’t the fault of the tree, but the condition in which it was raised. All it needed was a chance. Peter tries to explain that the unruly boy doesn’t necessarily need punishment, but a loving environment. Be quick to help, but slow to condemn without understanding. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean28:4831635family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-fruitless-fig-tree-ep19-470601/Greatest Story Ever Told – One Who Did Not Return. ep122, 491030http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/xh4Fw7nO9d8/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-one-who-did-not-return-ep122-491030/#respondSun, 16 Jul 2017 14:24:14 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33673Lepers prepare to leave the colony behind, and return to society, clean and healed. Nathaniel and Absalom discuss their return, and the apprehension about seeing their families again. In just 2 days, it will be as though they have returned from the dead. What has been burning in Absalom&#8217;s mind about that Samaritan who also was cleansed that day? The tearful reunion is like a dream come true, and Absalom tells about his vow to not rest, until he can approach the Master and thank him like the Samaritan did. First, its time to be gay, and happy, and prepare a feast. Settling back into<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-one-who-did-not-return-ep122-491030/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/xh4Fw7nO9d8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-one-who-did-not-return-ep122-491030/feed/0Lepers prepare to leave the colony behind, and return to society, clean and healed. Nathaniel and Absalom discuss their return, and the apprehension about seeing their families again. In just 2 days, it will be as though they have returned from the dea...
The tearful reunion is like a dream come true, and Absalom tells about his vow to not rest, until he can approach the Master and thank him like the Samaritan did. First, its time to be gay, and happy, and prepare a feast.
Settling back into family life, doesn’t take away all the fears of being separated. Rather than going alone, Absalom promises to take his family to the Passover, where they hope to meet the Master. On the road, the Samaritan who was healed is encountered, and he has bad news about seeing the Master. Has Absalom put off his vow off to a convenient time, but only to be too late to offer his thanks? An encounter with Peter may help to restore hope. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:5833673family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-one-who-did-not-return-ep122-491030/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Salt of the Earth (AFRS). ep101, 490306http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/-Coxb71o620/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-salt-of-the-earth-afrs-ep101-490306/#respondSun, 02 Jul 2017 14:27:26 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33592A young couple have a girl who is deathly sick. The Master is to be in town soon, but he hasn&#8217;t arrived yet. Desparate, Jonathan sets out on his own to find the Master, but how will he find him? Mordecai the town elder can&#8217;t be found, and where do you find one of the apostles when you need one? Meanwhile on the road, a group of the disciples walk, and wonder if they are doing the right thing. They hear of the man&#8217;s sick girl, but debate on which one will present the girl for healing. As they do, Jonathan has left. Back at<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-salt-of-the-earth-afrs-ep101-490306/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/-Coxb71o620" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-salt-of-the-earth-afrs-ep101-490306/feed/0A young couple have a girl who is deathly sick. The Master is to be in town soon, but he hasn’t arrived yet. Desparate, Jonathan sets out on his own to find the Master, but how will he find him? Mordecai the town elder can’t be found,
Meanwhile on the road, a group of the disciples walk, and wonder if they are doing the right thing. They hear of the man’s sick girl, but debate on which one will present the girl for healing. As they do, Jonathan has left. Back at the rock where the apostles were to meet the Master, he’s gone too. What is this? Hide and seek… Bible style?
With all the missed connections, and seeking going on, the girl has died. The disciples are two days late. Or are they? Jonathan’s house is finally found, and the girl is sick, but alive… barely. As they talk to her mother, she tells the disciples they’re late once again, This time, because the girl has suddenly become normal and healthy. What’s going on here?
Jonathan enters to tell about his encounter with the Master, and healing from a distance. At the end of the day, the apostles trudge back to tell the Master of their day, and the pride that nearly ruined it for them. It may have little to do with salt and light, but a lot more with debating who is the greater among them. Although the disciples learn how being salt applies to them. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:3833592family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/07/greatest-story-ever-told-the-salt-of-the-earth-afrs-ep101-490306/Greatest Story Ever Told – This Is My Commandment. ep99, 490220http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/_1VW0VkYXww/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-this-is-my-commandment-ep99-490220/#respondSun, 25 Jun 2017 14:29:13 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33539The sound of approaching marching Roman feet strike terror in one small village. Is Saul, the town elder shielding a murderer. A Roman soldier was killed, but why is the Roman Centurian so sure the killer is from the village, or being hidden there? If the killer isn&#8217;t handed over the men of the town will be lined up, and decimated. (That means 1 in 10 killed, not all of them) Joshua is the suspected man, but he has been out of town on business. Can he be intercepted before he returns, and warned? Joshua is found at the Masters feet. What is the command<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-this-is-my-commandment-ep99-490220/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/_1VW0VkYXww" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-this-is-my-commandment-ep99-490220/feed/0The sound of approaching marching Roman feet strike terror in one small village. Is Saul, the town elder shielding a murderer. A Roman soldier was killed, but why is the Roman Centurian so sure the killer is from the village, or being hidden there?
Joshua is the suspected man, but he has been out of town on business. Can he be intercepted before he returns, and warned? Joshua is found at the Masters feet. What is the command that is given? Greater love has no man, but to lay down his life for another? Will Joshua be able to prove his innocence? Even if he can’t it bothers him that others might be killed because of him.
Back in the town, men are being lined up and counted off. Will Joshua make it back in time? Will truth win the day, or does the Roman centurion already have his mind made up, and only wants facts that fits into his version of it? Why did Joshua have the Roman short sword, and murder weapon in his possession? Taking a brave stand in love ensures military justice, and that peace is restored to a quiet little town. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:1533539family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-this-is-my-commandment-ep99-490220/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Prodigal Son (AFRS). ep98, 490213http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/vZSUhfrETPk/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-prodigal-son-afrs-ep98-490213/#respondSun, 18 Jun 2017 14:28:35 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33520As the Master speaks the parable of the man with two sons, we join a drama that unfolds. One son demands his inheritance now, with dreams of the city, investing, and making his fortunes. Good intentions of commerce and business are easily side tracked when an unscrupulous con man offers excitement, parties, and women. Distractions, and loose spending have found the young man penniless. Abandoned and beaten by his so-called friend, the young man is taken in by a traveler. Too ashamed to go home, the lad goes to work on a hog farm. Fed a pack of lies about being down and out, and<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-prodigal-son-afrs-ep98-490213/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/vZSUhfrETPk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-prodigal-son-afrs-ep98-490213/feed/0As the Master speaks the parable of the man with two sons, we join a drama that unfolds. One son demands his inheritance now, with dreams of the city, investing, and making his fortunes. Good intentions of commerce and business are easily side tracked ...
Distractions, and loose spending have found the young man penniless. Abandoned and beaten by his so-called friend, the young man is taken in by a traveler. Too ashamed to go home, the lad goes to work on a hog farm. Fed a pack of lies about being down and out, and facing it as the lot in life that can’t be crawled out of, the young man despairs.
Back on the ranch… the older brother gets a report of two ragged men lurking around. Going to investigate, the father hopes it might be his son returning. If it is, will it be to ask for more money, as Simeon suspects? Of course it is, and of course the father greets him to welcome and restore, but the lad is humble and asks for nothing. Though Simeon is resentful of the attention his brother receives, our attention is turned to that other ragged man on the road. A final word from the Master is then heard. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:3333520family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-prodigal-son-afrs-ep98-490213/Greatest Story Ever Told – Journey to Tiberias (AFRS)ep97, 490206http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/nRu4iI1qwwQ/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-journey-to-tiberias-afrsep97-490206/#respondSun, 11 Jun 2017 14:27:45 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33517A young couple are desperate to get to Tiberius, but don&#8217;t have money to travel with the caravan. Pooling resources with another poor traveler, a donkey is hired for the pregnant woman to ride, and the men taking shifts at carrying burdens. The whole matter has been like a chip on the shoulder of Uriah, and his suspicions grow in resentment at the thought of not being able to provide for his wife. Further set backs arise when the food bundle has been stolen. Can they all survive the three day trip on the rations of the stranger? Instead of gratitude, all Urriah has is<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-journey-to-tiberias-afrsep97-490206/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/nRu4iI1qwwQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-journey-to-tiberias-afrsep97-490206/feed/0A young couple are desperate to get to Tiberius, but don’t have money to travel with the caravan. Pooling resources with another poor traveler, a donkey is hired for the pregnant woman to ride, and the men taking shifts at carrying burdens.
The whole matter has been like a chip on the shoulder of Uriah, and his suspicions grow in resentment at the thought of not being able to provide for his wife. Further set backs arise when the food bundle has been stolen. Can they all survive the three day trip on the rations of the stranger? Instead of gratitude, all Urriah has is bitterness, and distrust. Is the old stranger cheating him out of his fair share?
With only one day left in the journey, greed, and paranoia fuels Urriah’s curiosity and doubt. Why can’t he wait as patiently as his wife? Seeing his moment, Urriah swipes the bundle of food. Expecting to stuff himself on tasty morsels, he’s surprised to find what it really contains. How will Urriah ever get over the shame that his incessant suspicious ways have brought him so low? a trip to hear the Master has just the right word. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:4533517family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-journey-to-tiberias-afrsep97-490206/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Good Samaritan. ep53, 480125http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/_LWkfffAoBc/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-good-samaritan-ep53-480125/#respondSun, 04 Jun 2017 13:26:13 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32121Most days, Jerusalem is a quiet town, but on a day when the Master is there, excitement is in the air. Is the message of eternal life true? Religious leaders heckle, and to answer the question of what must be done to inherit eternal life, a parable is told that becomes the feature of today’s radio drama. Love God, and love your neighbor, but who is my neighbor?
Esther worries about her husband, Samuel, and the journey his to make. His son Jonathan has a suggestion, but when Samuel learns the friends are Samaritans, dad has to set his boy straight on why those darned, dirty, Samaritans are to be avoided.
<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-good-samaritan-ep53-480125/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/_LWkfffAoBc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-good-samaritan-ep53-480125/feed/0Most days, Jerusalem is a quiet town, but on a day when the Master is there, excitement is in the air. Is the message of eternal life true? Religious leaders heckle, and to answer the question of what must be done to inherit eternal life,
Esther worries about her husband, Samuel, and the journey his to make. His son Jonathan has a suggestion, but when Samuel learns the friends are Samaritans, dad has to set his boy straight on why those darned, dirty, Samaritans are to be avoided.
Dangers on the road are minimized if traveling in a caravan, but Samuel’s business is too pressing and he sets off alone. Sure enough, robbers take money, clothes, and after beating Samuel, leave him for dead. A priest travels, but can’t take time to pollute his pious self with an injured man.
A stranger offers water and aid, but imagine Samuel’s surprise to find it’s Jonathan’s Samaritan friend. There’s no arguments now, and though the innkeeper is inclined to treat the Samaritan gruffly, money is left, and care for Samuel arranged. Lessons are learned that kindness isn’t limited to one race, or the exclusive nature of only one race of people.
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]]>Keith Heltsleyclean27:0432121family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/06/greatest-story-ever-told-the-good-samaritan-ep53-480125/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Figure At The Door (AFRS). ep95, 490123http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/7yJWlTGe3Hg/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-figure-at-the-door-afrs-ep95-490123/#respondSun, 28 May 2017 14:25:35 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33284Two men gossip about why nobody has seen Simeon lately? The suspected reason is that Simeon has leprosy. Malachi sticks up for his friend. Is he just being soft? The topic shifts to an expected visit from the Master. Discussion later turns to the meaning of dreams, and a strange one that has haunted the gossiping man, Ethan. He&#8217;s now determined to put on the feast at his own house&#8230; for his own advancement in importance. Ethan even goes as far as inviting Simeon, the suspected leper. Not that he expects Simeon to appear, but that his absence will raise eye brows at the empty<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-figure-at-the-door-afrs-ep95-490123/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/7yJWlTGe3Hg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-figure-at-the-door-afrs-ep95-490123/feed/0Two men gossip about why nobody has seen Simeon lately? The suspected reason is that Simeon has leprosy. Malachi sticks up for his friend. Is he just being soft? The topic shifts to an expected visit from the Master.
Ethan even goes as far as inviting Simeon, the suspected leper. Not that he expects Simeon to appear, but that his absence will raise eye brows at the empty seat. A visit from one of the disciples hints at problems for Ethan. The Master will come to the feast… right?
The day of the feast approaches, and another strange dream is told. What importance does the omen hold for Ethan? He shares his plan for political posturing with his wife. Will Ethan’s anger, and plans for personal gain keep the Master away? Who could refuse the lavish feast he has prepared?
Has he been betrayed by Malachi? Was it in hostility that he put on his own feast for the Master. The dreams suddenly make their meaning known for Ethan. If the Master comes to any who invite him, why hasn’t he come to Ethan? If he comes to your door, what does it mean when there’s no door handle on the outside? A lesson of proper attitude is learns.

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:4633284family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-figure-at-the-door-afrs-ep95-490123/Greatest Story Ever Told – The House Of Darkness (AFRS). ep94, 490116http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/XJVm4wTut3A/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-house-of-darkness-afrs-ep94-490116/#respondSun, 21 May 2017 14:29:05 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33254A woman grieves to another about the loss of her son. She&#8217;ll do anything to see him again, even trying to bring him back if she could. The distraught Rebecca goes to a medium to commune with her dead son. Will it bring him back, even in a small way? Will the encounter bring comfort, or more turmoil? Will a visit from the Master be welcomed in Rebecca&#8217;s house? Her faithful servant begs her to let the men be their guests. Can a word from the Master soften Rebecca&#8217;s heart, and comfort the servant, despite the rejection of him? The grieving woman has forbidden men,<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-house-of-darkness-afrs-ep94-490116/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/XJVm4wTut3A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-house-of-darkness-afrs-ep94-490116/feed/0A woman grieves to another about the loss of her son. She’ll do anything to see him again, even trying to bring him back if she could. The distraught Rebecca goes to a medium to commune with her dead son. Will it bring him back, even in a small way?
Will a visit from the Master be welcomed in Rebecca’s house? Her faithful servant begs her to let the men be their guests. Can a word from the Master soften Rebecca’s heart, and comfort the servant, despite the rejection of him? The grieving woman has forbidden men, because the male presence reminds her too much of her loss. When a child is orphaned, will she also reject the chance to raise it to fill the gap of her lost boy?
The servant, Sarah, takes in Rhoda herself, but cautions the girl not to enter the areas of the house where the embittered woman lives. It doesn’t mean that Rebecca is unaware of the girl, but she seems resentful of the girl and just being a kid. Will bitterness ever be lightened? Will the overbearing resentment ever be removed? Will words of the Master ever break through the grief to let go of the dead? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean31:0233254family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-the-house-of-darkness-afrs-ep94-490116/Greatest Story Ever Told – Give Us This Day. ep92, 490102http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/V18MBNhk918/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-give-us-this-day-ep92-490102/#respondSun, 14 May 2017 14:25:32 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33237The merchant, Boaz, issues commands for his clerk, Nathan, to collect and account for every coin of accounts receivable to the business. On his way to make the collection, Nathan stops in at home to find his wife Abigail worried over his safety. There are strange things happening in town, and both are worried. The young family share a moment in prayer, to relieve their insecurities. In a short time, farms and fields are picked clean by locusts. Seeing the devastation first hand, Nathan returns to appeal to Boaz to show mercy on the victims of the catastrophy. Will Nathan lie to put a rival,<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-give-us-this-day-ep92-490102/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/V18MBNhk918" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-give-us-this-day-ep92-490102/feed/0The merchant, Boaz, issues commands for his clerk, Nathan, to collect and account for every coin of accounts receivable to the business. On his way to make the collection, Nathan stops in at home to find his wife Abigail worried over his safety.
In a short time, farms and fields are picked clean by locusts. Seeing the devastation first hand, Nathan returns to appeal to Boaz to show mercy on the victims of the catastrophy. Will Nathan lie to put a rival, Matthias on the spot, and pledge to hearing a contract that never happened? Being dishonest will secure the financial status for Nathan that he needs, but at what cost to his morality?
Bringing his ordeal and work stress to his wife for support, the two discuss the teaching they heard from the Master. Despite the encouragement from Abigail, Nathan still struggles with the right thing to do. Facing Matthias, and the potential devastation it would mean to his family, doubts are removed for Nathan. Despite job loss, word of Nathan’s integrity pays off for him with opportunity he never dreamed of before. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean28:2733237family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-give-us-this-day-ep92-490102/Greatest Story Ever Told – Let Your Light Shine. ep89, 481212http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/-vGBOkB3ilA/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-let-your-light-shine-ep89-481212/#respondSun, 07 May 2017 13:29:28 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33218Audio is Fair. Record noise, and muffled, but OK. Through the narrow streets of Galilee, two men walk, but do they have time to help a poor child? The street urchin turns out to be a common thief&#8230; or does he? At home, Sarah worries about the safety of such a young child, alone on the streets. Is it enough to leave the matter up to the town officials? An encounter with the Master brings a teaching of truth to the street urchin. What does it mean for the boy to let his light shine, and not be hidden under a bushel? Meanwhile, Sarah can&#8217;t<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-let-your-light-shine-ep89-481212/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/-vGBOkB3ilA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-let-your-light-shine-ep89-481212/feed/0Audio is Fair. Record noise, and muffled, but OK. Through the narrow streets of Galilee, two men walk, but do they have time to help a poor child? The street urchin turns out to be a common thief… or does he? At home,
Through the narrow streets of Galilee, two men walk, but do they have time to help a poor child? The street urchin turns out to be a common thief… or does he? At home, Sarah worries about the safety of such a young child, alone on the streets. Is it enough to leave the matter up to the town officials?
An encounter with the Master brings a teaching of truth to the street urchin. What does it mean for the boy to let his light shine, and not be hidden under a bushel? Meanwhile, Sarah can’t stop worrying for the lonely boy she has never met. She is sure that if she can’t find the boy to help him, worse things will befall the lad. Are her worries unfounded?
Once found, the boy is found to be just as starving and terrified as Sarah expected. The decision now is whether to provide for him, or turn him over to the authorities for due process of the laws he has broken. It all depends on whether Samuel’s heart will become as softened as Sarah’s over the child. A nudge from advice from the Master might set Samuel in the right direction. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:0833218family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/05/greatest-story-ever-told-let-your-light-shine-ep89-481212/Greatest Story Ever Told – Where Thieves Break Through. ep88, 481205http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/qQx-VRJQVGY/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-where-thieves-break-through-ep88-481205/#respondSun, 30 Apr 2017 13:23:39 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33114On a ship being tossed on stormy seas, prayers are made. The storms still rage, but crew and passengers are calmed. Tragedy strikes, and the ship breaks apart. All that survive are Phineas and Elisha.. An evil plan is revealed, and instead of a murder and robbery, only a robbery is committed. Words of the master are called to mind, about storing up treasures where thieves cannot reach. Will it be enough to rescue the heart of a thief? Land is in sight, and the heart returns to its evil condition. Weighed down by his treasure of stolen gold, the thief is pulled ashore by<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-where-thieves-break-through-ep88-481205/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/qQx-VRJQVGY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-where-thieves-break-through-ep88-481205/feed/0On a ship being tossed on stormy seas, prayers are made. The storms still rage, but crew and passengers are calmed. Tragedy strikes, and the ship breaks apart. All that survive are Phineas and Elisha.. An evil plan is revealed,
An evil plan is revealed, and instead of a murder and robbery, only a robbery is committed. Words of the master are called to mind, about storing up treasures where thieves cannot reach. Will it be enough to rescue the heart of a thief? Land is in sight, and the heart returns to its evil condition.
Weighed down by his treasure of stolen gold, the thief is pulled ashore by the one he robbed. Will he reform now? Where’s a body to go on a remote, and abandoned island? Can Phineas buy his way off the island? A small boat only carries two people safely, but the owner isn’t well enough to sail it.
Elisha insists on staying with the injured sailor. The test for Phineas comes when he has to sail off to bring help back. Has Phineas finally discovered the lack of value that gold has? It couldn’t buy him food, drink, or rescue when those things are all he desired.

]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:2433114family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-where-thieves-break-through-ep88-481205/Greatest Story Ever Told – A Child in the House. ep87, 481128http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/rVa6s3gEs8k/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-child-in-the-house-ep87-481128/#respondSun, 23 Apr 2017 13:24:21 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=33006A special guest is to arrive, and Silas gives instructions to the household servants. Silas and Rhoda plan to adopt the child, whose parents died. Though they have provided well for the child, she isn&#8217;t responding to them. Is her fear from grief? Silas knows why the girl is behaving the way she does, but he&#8217;s having trouble with why she isn&#8217;t growing in appreciation or love toward them. Can Silas or Rhoda help the girl, or decide to continue showing love as long as it takes when none is being shown to them? Naomi is missing. Has she run away? It&#8217;s time for a<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-child-in-the-house-ep87-481128/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/rVa6s3gEs8k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-child-in-the-house-ep87-481128/feed/0A special guest is to arrive, and Silas gives instructions to the household servants. Silas and Rhoda plan to adopt the child, whose parents died. Though they have provided well for the child, she isn’t responding to them. Is her fear from grief?
Can Silas or Rhoda help the girl, or decide to continue showing love as long as it takes when none is being shown to them? Naomi is missing. Has she run away? It’s time for a visit to the Master. A lesson in pity and love is to be learned. Silas has been showing love, expecting love in return.
Words from the Master make it seem that Silas is the one who needs some self examination. Despite all the things he said he gave the girl, not one of them was love, yet he expected it in return. Where is the girl, Naomi? It would be obvious if Silas can think of where her heart is, and in a place she love to be the most. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean31:4533006family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-child-in-the-house-ep87-481128/Greatest Story Ever Told – A Blade from Damascus. ep86, 481121http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/U3KIywUTN00/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-blade-from-damascus-ep86-481121/#respondSun, 16 Apr 2017 13:41:31 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32978A couple of youth talk about being accepted. One is shabbily dressed, but the other is confident that won&#8217;t be a problem in meeting the family. Jonathan is given a pair of leather sandals, while Daniel gets a special dagger from his father. Until he&#8217;s older, the dagger is to go on display, and never used. Uh-oh, I feel a missing dagger being used in an incriminating way coming on. While Jonathan goes home to talk to his mom about being poor, and wanting things he can&#8217;t afford, or have a use for, Daniel&#8217;s dad discovers a missing dagger, and blames it on Jonathan. What<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-blade-from-damascus-ep86-481121/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/U3KIywUTN00" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-blade-from-damascus-ep86-481121/feed/0A couple of youth talk about being accepted. One is shabbily dressed, but the other is confident that won’t be a problem in meeting the family. Jonathan is given a pair of leather sandals, while Daniel gets a special dagger from his father.
While Jonathan goes home to talk to his mom about being poor, and wanting things he can’t afford, or have a use for, Daniel’s dad discovers a missing dagger, and blames it on Jonathan. What can be done? Getting the town judge involved would mean criminal charges. All evidence points to Jonathan as the thief, but is there a hidden circumstance? The wise judge delays his decision until he can talk with the Master.
Profound words are spoken, but does it apply to the situation at hand? The wise judge thinks it does, but the first thing to do is to find Jonathan, and bring him to town. Punishment, or forgiveness. The real decision lays between Daniel and Jonathan. Which will go further to rehabilitate the situation… kindness or a reprimand? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:1632978family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-a-blade-from-damascus-ep86-481121/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Reward Is Great. ep85, 481114http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/fr0-0oqd3KE/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-reward-is-great-ep85-481114/#respondSun, 09 Apr 2017 13:28:11 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32954The good deeds of Syrus the just are well known. We find him in his shop in the marketplace, and he gives time off, so his young worker can see the Master when he comes tomorrow. Is it so easy to do a favor when a man of poor reputation asks for one? His reputation for kind favors seems to stem from being shrewd, and helping those who might help him back. At home, young David talks with his wife, Rebecca about what he witnessed with Syrus, and his favors. The matter bothers him, and he plans to seek answers from the Master. In the<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-reward-is-great-ep85-481114/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/fr0-0oqd3KE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-reward-is-great-ep85-481114/feed/0The good deeds of Syrus the just are well known. We find him in his shop in the marketplace, and he gives time off, so his young worker can see the Master when he comes tomorrow. Is it so easy to do a favor when a man of poor reputation asks for one?
At home, young David talks with his wife, Rebecca about what he witnessed with Syrus, and his favors.

The matter bothers him, and he plans to seek answers from the Master. In the middle of the teaching, David sets out to do the right thing.
Sampson needs more money than David has to lend, but imagine the amusement Syrus has when he’s asked by David for the loan. Is he just going to be throwing his money away? Syrus smugly gives it to him to prove a point. Will disappointment be proved out? An emergency changes everything. Children are trapped in a landslide. Even David’s life is in danger.
No amount of money will convince the townsmen to risk their life to go to the rescue. With no reputation, or anything to lose, Sampson goes in to rescue David and his son. Later, Sampson tells why he avoided David earlier, and a lesson is taught to the shrewd Syrus about risk, and doing favors. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:0132954family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-reward-is-great-ep85-481114/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Pursued. ep84, 481107http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/aJmZExLaHG4/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-pursued-ep84-481107/#respondSun, 02 Apr 2017 13:21:31 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32784Silas is a man with a past to hide, and has found a perfect place along a major travel route in Galilee. Who is chasing him? What has he done to be a fugitive on the run? He finally confides in his wife, the story of a ship wreck, and survival Is told in flashback. Is there a chance the Master can help heal the fear in Silas? Witnessing healing firsthand, Silas lays his fears at the Master&#8217;s feet, and he&#8217;s encouraged to only fear God. Will the transforming words be enough? Tests are sure to come when Silas goes to the market. The pursuer<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-pursued-ep84-481107/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/aJmZExLaHG4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-pursued-ep84-481107/feed/0Silas is a man with a past to hide, and has found a perfect place along a major travel route in Galilee. Who is chasing him? What has he done to be a fugitive on the run? He finally confides in his wife, the story of a ship wreck,
Witnessing healing firsthand, Silas lays his fears at the Master’s feet, and he’s encouraged to only fear God. Will the transforming words be enough? Tests are sure to come when Silas goes to the market. The pursuer is back, and the old anxiety and fears return.
Stress comes to a boil when the pursuer finally catches up to Silas. He has had the same tragedy etched into his memory. He has also been driven in his purpose. And he has also had a transforming moment, and the need to express forgiveness. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:0932784family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/04/greatest-story-ever-told-the-pursued-ep84-481107/Lux Radio Theater – Mayerling (Janet Gynor, William Powell). 390109http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/aCrfXmAug_A/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/lux-radio-theater-mayerling-janet-gynor-william-powell-390109/#respondMon, 27 Mar 2017 14:00:54 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32727The reign of Franz Joseph, in the year 1801. Loyal subjects pass before the king&#8217;s court in Vienna. For the good of the crown, and the happiness of the king, a marriage is to be arranged, or at least A for the destiny of an heir. What if the king should find love instead? That would complicate matters. love begins to grow, but unknown to the humble village girl, she has met Arch Duke Rudolf. The Arch Duke is especially smitten when Mayerling likes him for himself, and not for his title. Secrets can&#8217;t be held forever. Will Mayerling be threatened if she won&#8217;t give<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/lux-radio-theater-mayerling-janet-gynor-william-powell-390109/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/aCrfXmAug_A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/lux-radio-theater-mayerling-janet-gynor-william-powell-390109/feed/0The reign of Franz Joseph, in the year 1801. Loyal subjects pass before the king’s court in Vienna. For the good of the crown, and the happiness of the king, a marriage is to be arranged, or at least A for the destiny of an heir.
Secrets can’t be held forever. Will Mayerling be threatened if she won’t give up her true love? Will Rudolf’s best friend remain on the run? The world celebrates, though Rudolf is in a dark mood. When Mayerrling returns, Rudolf is faced with the complications his future as Emperor holds. Though he’d rather do anything else, he tells Mayerling that she has to go away. Will she understand? Will an appeal to his father, the Emperor grant him permission to marry?
Mayerling still holds a place in his heart, and at the royal ball. If the lovers can’t have their way in life, they decide to end life in tragedy, and a suicide pact. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean59:3632727family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/03/lux-radio-theater-mayerling-janet-gynor-william-powell-390109/Greatest Story Ever Told – Ye Who Are Heavy Laden. ep83, 481031http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/2JILpqGsBMo/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-ye-who-are-heavy-laden-ep83-481031/#respondSun, 26 Mar 2017 13:25:30 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32723Two men find themselves in the shackles of slavery when they each have debts that couldn&#8217;t be paid. The older seems resigned to his fate, while the younger is resentful and bitter. When the Master approaches, is the message he speaks for them? Can it be possible for the heavily laden slaves to find rest with an easy yoke? The teaching doesn&#8217;t prevent the slaves from their trip in the hold of the ship. Bitterness, blame, and desire for revenge grows in the younger man. Forced labor doesn&#8217;t improve the attitude, but the older man is a stabilizing factor in handling the younger. The right<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-ye-who-are-heavy-laden-ep83-481031/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/2JILpqGsBMo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-ye-who-are-heavy-laden-ep83-481031/feed/0Two men find themselves in the shackles of slavery when they each have debts that couldn’t be paid. The older seems resigned to his fate, while the younger is resentful and bitter. When the Master approaches, is the message he speaks for them?
The teaching doesn’t prevent the slaves from their trip in the hold of the ship. Bitterness, blame, and desire for revenge grows in the younger man. Forced labor doesn’t improve the attitude, but the older man is a stabilizing factor in handling the younger.
The right attitude, even under physical labor, can lighten the load, a lesson that the older man keeps trying to instill in the younger. What will it take to cast the burden of anger aside and do the right thing? The one who carries the load of anger ends up only hurting himself. You work smarter and get more done under the light burden of love and kindness. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:2732723family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-ye-who-are-heavy-laden-ep83-481031/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Unbelieving. ep82, 481024http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/KqJMt_XR1QY/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-the-unbelieving-ep82-481024/#respondSun, 19 Mar 2017 13:26:36 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32698For some, the only facts and details are those that can be seen, touched, or proved out in the course of business. Life is all about minimizing risk, and making a profit. Forget matters of faith, sometimes it takes more than trust in fellow merchants to invest in a potential risky business, even if the profits will benefit all involved. With a faith that can&#8217;t be extended to even family or friends, is it really a life if it&#8217;s spent all alone? Feelings of pity and loss begin to plague Aaron. Helplessness is added as Aaron&#8217;s boy falls sick, and he can only watch and<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-the-unbelieving-ep82-481024/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/KqJMt_XR1QY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-the-unbelieving-ep82-481024/feed/0For some, the only facts and details are those that can be seen, touched, or proved out in the course of business. Life is all about minimizing risk, and making a profit. Forget matters of faith, sometimes it takes more than trust in fellow merchants t...
With a faith that can’t be extended to even family or friends, is it really a life if it’s spent all alone? Feelings of pity and loss begin to plague Aaron. Helplessness is added as Aaron’s boy falls sick, and he can only watch and do nothing. Praying would be something, if only Aaron believed in such things.
With such a fatalistic and doubtful outlook, what will it take for the cynical Aaron to take his son to the Master for healing? What will he lose? For his son’s sake, and whether he believes or not, the family set out to see the Master. At least Aaron has love and determination, but will it pave the road for healing, or growing his own faith? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean30:4132698family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-the-unbelieving-ep82-481024/Greatest Story Ever Told – Of Such Is the Kingdom. ep76, 480912http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/FE_N59J1vxg/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-of-such-is-the-kingdom-ep76-480912/#respondSun, 12 Mar 2017 13:29:33 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32625A pair of kids dream of having the hands of their uncle healed. Grown ups aren&#8217;t so prone to such wishful dreaming, but the kids insist on taking their uncle to see the Master. Is it too much to hope for? Even the uncle has his pride and doubts, and has accepted the life he has with the withered hand. Why bother with vain hopes? The doting uncle isn&#8217;t bitter in the least as he brings gifts to the kids. Or at least until the matter of his disfigurement comes up. It&#8217;s not the kids, as much as his general feelings over his loss. Are<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-of-such-is-the-kingdom-ep76-480912/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/FE_N59J1vxg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-of-such-is-the-kingdom-ep76-480912/feed/0A pair of kids dream of having the hands of their uncle healed. Grown ups aren’t so prone to such wishful dreaming, but the kids insist on taking their uncle to see the Master. Is it too much to hope for? Even the uncle has his pride and doubts,
The doting uncle isn’t bitter in the least as he brings gifts to the kids. Or at least until the matter of his disfigurement comes up. It’s not the kids, as much as his general feelings over his loss. Are the adults being realistic? They don’t know yet what the kids have learned about the Master.
When the kids good wishes are shut down by the adults in the family, they go to the Master where more adults try to keep them at a distance. Of course, he calls the children to him. Will he also grant healing at their request? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:1832625family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-of-such-is-the-kingdom-ep76-480912/Greatest Story Ever Told – Flight Of The Children. 481017http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/rqKkRT1ISl8/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-flight-of-the-children-481017/#respondSun, 05 Mar 2017 14:24:00 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32539New and possibly disturbing changes in the household could mean, there will have to be some uncomfortable lifestyle adjustments. A returning world traveller has come home to share his experiences and education while abroad. Will the farming community take to his ideas in being cost effective? Knowledge is strength, and all those with stupid sentimentalities will do well to go away, or just die off. The townsfolk know they should trust the education of their returning son, but his ways seem so inhumane from those they have long followed. If the returning son has his way, the revolutionary ideas could be the thing to spark<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-flight-of-the-children-481017/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/rqKkRT1ISl8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-flight-of-the-children-481017/feed/0New and possibly disturbing changes in the household could mean, there will have to be some uncomfortable lifestyle adjustments. A returning world traveller has come home to share his experiences and education while abroad.
Knowledge is strength, and all those with stupid sentimentalities will do well to go away, or just die off. The townsfolk know they should trust the education of their returning son, but his ways seem so inhumane from those they have long followed.
If the returning son has his way, the revolutionary ideas could be the thing to spark change in the whole region. What will the Master say about driving out the useless and the helpless? The new rules are splitting families as useless people are sent on their way. Will the Master’s teaching on having an evil and distorted heart shed light on the evil misuse of knowledge? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean31:0732539family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/03/greatest-story-ever-told-flight-of-the-children-481017/Greatest Story Ever Told – Disputed Boundary. ep72, 480606http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/uTBOVxoEYeo/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-disputed-boundary-ep72-480606/#respondSun, 26 Feb 2017 14:26:11 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32451An old merchant has a business of writing letters for illiterate men. When a young, and seemingly educated man needs an anonymous letter composed, a bit of friendly advice comes with the package. The dispute involves the hand of a girl, and resistance from her father. There&#8217;s also a matter of who owns which fruit trees, and the rights to the produce from them. The love between young Nathaniel and Ruth seems the only boundary their fathers know how to draw. Will the young lovers find a way to mend the dispute between who owns the parcels of land? More mediation is called for, and<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-disputed-boundary-ep72-480606/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/uTBOVxoEYeo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-disputed-boundary-ep72-480606/feed/0An old merchant has a business of writing letters for illiterate men. When a young, and seemingly educated man needs an anonymous letter composed, a bit of friendly advice comes with the package. The dispute involves the hand of a girl,
The love between young Nathaniel and Ruth seems the only boundary their fathers know how to draw. Will the young lovers find a way to mend the dispute between who owns the parcels of land? More mediation is called for, and Nathaniel’s dad agrees to go listen to the Master. When Ruth’s father also decides to go, will there be sparks flying in the Master’s presence?
What awaits is a message of love and forgiveness, but is it all too idealistic? If only the other old gent could hear and abide by those words… or at least that’s the sentiment each has for the other. Will reason and calm prevail for the gents as they provoke each other in their own stubborn ways?Will the lesson in who is to give, and who is to love become clear to them? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:4432451family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-disputed-boundary-ep72-480606/Bold Venture – Robbery By Joe Ralston. 1951http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/vx9_-nqHhyg/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-robbery-by-joe-ralston-1951/#respondThu, 23 Feb 2017 07:46:58 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32443There&#8217;s something about their latest guest in the hotel, Joe Ralston, that Sailor doesn&#8217;t like. Slate can&#8217;t figure her out, but why is Ralston in town? He finds out soon enough when Ralston robs the cash from the safe. Elsewhere, we find Joe making a deal with Agular to make a hit. At the same time, Sam reports the theft to the police, who find his loss a laughing matter. Slate might usually leave the crime solving to the police, but he now has a vested interest in the crime spree, and he wants his money back. Poking around town, Slate runs into resistance from<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-robbery-by-joe-ralston-1951/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/vx9_-nqHhyg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-robbery-by-joe-ralston-1951/feed/0There’s something about their latest guest in the hotel, Joe Ralston, that Sailor doesn’t like. Slate can’t figure her out, but why is Ralston in town? He finds out soon enough when Ralston robs the cash from the safe. Elsewhere,
Poking around town, Slate runs into resistance from others who have it in for Ralston. Will he need to be bailed out of trouble by Sailor? More troubles wait for him when they return to the hotel and news from King Moses.
King Moses recaps the adventure thus far in song. The cops stop by the hotel to confirm that they believe the report that Joe Ralston is a crook. And is even more upset to find the body that has showed up in the hotel. As Slade and Sailor search for the bad guys, the crooks begin to have a falling out. Secrets about the real purpose of the crime ring is revealed, and the depths of their dastardly deeds. Confrontations with Agular find Slate with the upper hand. Fists fly when Slade catches up with Joe.
In epilog, Bogey recreates the rough scene of the capture for Bacall. But will it be as romantic as she hoped? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean25:3532443family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-robbery-by-joe-ralston-1951/Bold Venture – Tears of Sheba. ep12, 510611http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/bTek8TCmnbQ/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-tears-of-sheba-ep12-510611/#respondMon, 20 Feb 2017 07:41:49 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32433Slate Shannon catches up with an old friend, Joe Bishop. He has Slate hold his life&#8217;s treasure, but before it can be put into a safe, Joe is filled with holes, and the package is swiped. Mr Cordovanmay have underestimated the value of the sapphires, the Tears of Siba. King Moses croons a recap to the adventure thus far. Sailor would rather leave solving the murder to the police, but Slate takes it personal when it&#8217;s a friend who was killed. At the dock, a crusty shipmate tells about Joe, and his recent behavior. Murder has beaten Slate to the ship captain, so he sets<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-tears-of-sheba-ep12-510611/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/bTek8TCmnbQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-tears-of-sheba-ep12-510611/feed/0Slate Shannon catches up with an old friend, Joe Bishop. He has Slate hold his life’s treasure, but before it can be put into a safe, Joe is filled with holes, and the package is swiped. Mr Cordovanmay have underestimated the value of the sapphires,
King Moses croons a recap to the adventure thus far.

Sailor would rather leave solving the murder to the police, but Slate takes it personal when it’s a friend who was killed. At the dock, a crusty shipmate tells about Joe, and his recent behavior. Murder has beaten Slate to the ship captain, so he sets out to Port Au Prince with Sailor.
While Shannon is on the fast track to finding the real gems, Sailor is far from safe when he sends her to the hotel. She faces the business end of a gun, while he encounters a voodoo lady, and possibly the same fate as his pal, Joe Bishop. It comes down to a standoff, and a gun battle at sea.
In epilog, Sailor tries out a voodoo love charm she picked up in Haiti. Will it have an affect on softening the crusty Slate? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean26:2432433family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/02/bold-venture-tears-of-sheba-ep12-510611/Greatest Story Ever Told – Whoever is Angry. ep71, 480530http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/JjoZmADIX4s/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-whoever-is-angry-ep71-480530/#respondSun, 19 Feb 2017 14:21:31 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32439A hard working man seeks peace and rest at the end of the long day. Knowledge is for the mind, and wisdom for the heart and spirit, a concept that Nickoloas shares with his friend. Its a word from the new master he follows. Raphael has worries and accusations on his mind about Phineas. Are they founded? The confrontation only seems to drive a wedge between the two men. The ill feelings burn into uncontrollable rage and fury. There&#8217;s no harm there&#8230; is there? It&#8217;s just frustrating to have these feelings, and live with the friction&#8230; right? Raphael wants to love people, he knows he<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-whoever-is-angry-ep71-480530/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/JjoZmADIX4s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-whoever-is-angry-ep71-480530/feed/0A hard working man seeks peace and rest at the end of the long day. Knowledge is for the mind, and wisdom for the heart and spirit, a concept that Nickoloas shares with his friend. Its a word from the new master he follows.
The ill feelings burn into uncontrollable rage and fury. There’s no harm there… is there? It’s just frustrating to have these feelings, and live with the friction… right? Raphael wants to love people, he knows he should, but why does he hate them sometimes?
As tragedies pile up for Raphael, has his damage been done? We find Phineas across town planning a revenge on his nemesis. A trip to the Master, and a touch of humility helps with the softened heart, and Raphael is ready to receive wisdom. What about that revenge that was planned for him? It becomes the first real test of anger, to prove change has really happened. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:4432439family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-whoever-is-angry-ep71-480530/Greatest Story Ever Told – If You Have Faith. ep70, 480523http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/ofPDnKDAU0k/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-if-you-have-faith-ep70-480523/#respondSun, 12 Feb 2017 14:22:14 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32396Missing at sea for over 4 years, a woman eagerly checks the port for her missing sailor husband. Has anybody seen or heard of his ship? As she watches the sun set into the sea, she tells her daughter about her dad. Ezra tries to be more than a friend. Is it time to move on, and give up her husband for dead? The grieving Martha may be forced to face the fact that her daughter needs a father figure in her life. Everyone seems ready to move forward with a wedding, but Martha still feels like she&#8217;s breaking a promise. As she waits with<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-if-you-have-faith-ep70-480523/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/ofPDnKDAU0k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-if-you-have-faith-ep70-480523/feed/0Missing at sea for over 4 years, a woman eagerly checks the port for her missing sailor husband. Has anybody seen or heard of his ship? As she watches the sun set into the sea, she tells her daughter about her dad. Ezra tries to be more than a friend.
The grieving Martha may be forced to face the fact that her daughter needs a father figure in her life. Everyone seems ready to move forward with a wedding, but Martha still feels like she’s breaking a promise. As she waits with her daughter, disciples approach, asking the Master why they couldn’t cast out certain demons. Will his advice on prayer and faith impact Martha?
The frustrated Ezra commissions a man to travel from port to port to find out what happened to the ship, and missing sailor. The fervent search goes out, seeking for concrete word one way or another. Will there be a wedding for Ezra, or more waiting and grieving for Martha? ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean29:4732396family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/02/greatest-story-ever-told-if-you-have-faith-ep70-480523/Greatest Story Ever Told – The Betrayal and the Crucifixion (Ending Clipped). ep61, 480321http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/pJ5FfvOjBxw/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ending-clipped-ep61-480321/#respondSun, 29 Jan 2017 14:21:15 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32270Worshippers from all over Judea and Galilee have come to the temple to observe Passover. Joseph of Aramathea and his wife are among the crowds that fill the streets. High priests are offended at the spectacle of palm branches spread before the approaching Jesus. Something must be done about this, and arrangements are made with Judas to capture the Master.
<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ending-clipped-ep61-480321/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/pJ5FfvOjBxw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ending-clipped-ep61-480321/feed/0Worshippers from all over Judea and Galilee have come to the temple to observe Passover. Joseph of Aramathea and his wife are among the crowds that fill the streets. High priests are offended at the spectacle of palm branches spread before the approach...
Elsewhere, the disciples have their feet washed, as the last supper closes. The example of humility, and servanthood is well taken by those in attendance. The communion is given, but do any suspect a traitor among them? Prediction of the abandonment of the rest of the disciples is made.
, they all rest, as Jesus prays that if possible, for this cup to pass from him. Troops arrive to take Jesus into custody. Is there any hope of protecting the Master from them? As Jesus is taken away, the predictions begin coming true. To his shame, Peter denies Jesus.
Inside, Jesus has been found guilty for being who he claimed to be, and is soon whisked away to see Pontius Pilate. Is he a king? What is the truth? Pilate’s wife warns him of her dream… no fault is found… an offer to free a condemned man is made… Jesus is mocked in a purple robe… and the crowds call to crucify him. The stage is set for the crucifixion, and the various last words of Jesus, as he hung on the cross.
Note: The closing credit is missing, but the show is all there. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean27:4132270family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-the-betrayal-and-the-crucifixion-ending-clipped-ep61-480321/Greatest Story Ever Told – Blessed Are They That Mourn. ep59, 480307http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~3/uxxY6H_HViI/
http://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-blessed-are-they-that-mourn-ep59-480307/#respondSun, 22 Jan 2017 14:24:57 +0000keith@retro-otr.comhttp://retro-otr.com/?p=32249Audio could use a gain boost, and noise filter. I tried, but it's as good as I can get it.
To observe a couple of men, their bickering would lead you to think they were anything but father and son. Rifts of unforgiveness have caused each other to feel misunderstood, and dishonored. demands are made that go beyond reason.
<a class="more-link" href="http://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-blessed-are-they-that-mourn-ep59-480307/">Read More &#8594;</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RetroRadioPodcastDrama/~4/uxxY6H_HViI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-blessed-are-they-that-mourn-ep59-480307/feed/0Audio could use a gain boost, and noise filter. I tried, but it's as good as I can get it. - To observe a couple of men, their bickering would lead you to think they were anything but father and son. Rifts of unforgiveness have caused each other to ...
To observe a couple of men, their bickering would lead you to think they were anything but father and son. Rifts of unforgiveness have caused each other to feel misunderstood, and dishonored. demands are made that go beyond reason.
Can disciples of the Master mediate to bring peace in the house? Whose side will they be on? The time for taking sides is behind, and grieving for a death takes its place. Regrettable words have flown, but can healing still take place for the survivors?
Steps are taken to bridge a gap, and the hard work of putting down pride begins. Can there be any victory in mourning, or being poor in spirit? Comfort and love comes quicker when selfishness is cast aside. Unconditional love goes a long way to repair fences of relationships. ]]>Keith Heltsleyclean28:5432249family,friendly,audio,drama,clean,entertainment,classic,movies,theater,of,the,mindhttp://retro-otr.com/2017/01/greatest-story-ever-told-blessed-are-they-that-mourn-ep59-480307/Keith HeltsleynonadultAudio dramas from the days of classic radio. Daily serials and movies brought to the ear.